Which of the Following Is True of the Biological Factors

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the biological factors involved in emotion?

• A)Dopamine and endorphins function in regulating arousal and anxiety.
• B)Norepinephrine is linked to positive emotions such as happiness and tranquility.
• C)The limbic system is involved in the experience of positive emotions.
• D)The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for rapid reactions to threats.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the primary processing center for the entire nervous system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the muscles and glands, comprising the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle, attached to the skeleton, that is under voluntary control and is responsible for movement of the bones and the body.

Protein Synthesis

Protein synthesis is the process by which cells build proteins, involving transcription of DNA to mRNA and translation of mRNA to amino acids chains.